Category: News and Commentaries

“Companies are foregoing profits to do the right thing—a dicey decision that could bring lawsuits from shareholders, depending on how…Continue readingAre Companies Allowed to Put Ethics First?

“The government is obsessed with cleaning up electricity generation, even though it accounts for a far smaller total of our…Continue readingWhy cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero

“Every company running a serious internal audit program has two sets of findings: what the audit team documents internally, and…Continue readingInternal Audit Gap Grows in ESG Disclosures

“We find that executives’ long-termism positively affects corporate ESG performance, and the relationship is strengthened by minority shareholder activism and…Continue readingHow executives’ long-termism shapes ESG performance: dual-channel shareholder governance

“Sustainable bonds have grown rapidly over the past decade, but inconsistent practices and transparency gaps risk undermining their credibility. Here’s…Continue reading5 ways to strengthen sustainable bond markets

“The intent of the rule is to protect clients, and the principles behind it are sensible. Communications must not be…Continue readingWhy A Financial Advisor Might Avoid Some Of Your Questions

“Technology stocks are an increasingly uneasy fit in sustainable fund portfolios, due to the associated environmental, social and governance (ESG)…Continue readingSustainable fund managers defend their tech-heavy portfolios

“The Vatican on March 20, 2026, launched an international campaign encouraging divestment from the mining sector, urging faith-based investors to…Continue readingVatican Launches Project Encouraging Disinvestment From Mining Sector

“Unlike during previous oil shocks, renewable power is now competitive with fossil fuels in many places. More than 90% of…Continue readingEnergy fallout from Iran war signals a global wake-up call for renewable energy

“Early 2026 data show traditional governance and environmental proposals are resurging, while anti‑ESG proposals decline.” [COMMENTARY] This 2026 proxy season…Continue readingProxies in Uncharted Waters: 2026 U.S. Proxy Season Preview